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48 hours NONSTOP: Overnight sailing from Bahamas to Florida (Ep 324)
8. mai 2025 · 20 min · 158K visninger
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The crew of the 48-foot catamaran Zatara completes a 48-hour nonstop passage from Georgetown, Bahamas, to Florida.0:28 The transit involves a rotating watch schedule for six people, including a guest new to overnight sailing.4:20 Navigation relies on radar to identify non-AIS-equipped fishing vessels and squalls, while the crew monitors engine temperature and battery levels during motor-sailing segments.5:00 The vessel crosses the Bahama Bank, transitioning from deep Atlantic waters to shallow, turquoise banks.13:06 To manage arrival timing for a marina opening, the crew performs a brief "day hook" to anchor and swim in approximately 20 feet of water while 20 to 30 miles offshore.16:03 Upon arrival in Florida, the vessel is scheduled for a generator replacement at the Just Cats facility.19:59 The passage highlights the necessity of radar proficiency for night watches and the logistical adjustments required to time arrivals with marina operations and slack tide.
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